Category Archives: 88.1 myFM News

Hunger Stop in need of donations
The Lanark County Food Bank (The Hunger Stop)'s inventory is low and in need of some items. They're seeking Canned Mushrooms, Macaroni, and Sweetener Packets. You can drop off your food donations at 8...
Bob Perreault Mar 28, 2024

The 48: The long weekend is nearly here!
Good Morning! This is it for the week - Hope you have a safe long weekend. Happy Easter! Have something you'd like to share on the 48? Please send us a submission here! STUFF TO DO There's a Yuk Yuks ...
Bob Perreault Mar 28, 2024

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Just how is the date for Easter determined?
Last year Easter Sunday fell on April 9th. In 2022 it was April 16th. 2021, March 28th. That begs the question, just how is the date for Easter Sunday determined? We asked Minister in the United Churc...
Bob Perreault Mar 27, 2024

LFK MPP John Jordan: 2024 Budget "A great budget for the environment we find ourselves in."
MPP for Lanark-Frontenac and Kingston John Jordan spoke with myFM about yesterday's provincial budget and what it means for the people in his riding. Ontario is projecting a $9.8-billion-dollar budget...
Bob Perreault Mar 27, 2024

Smiths Falls council supports basic income program by slimmest of margins
A 4-3 vote carried a motion in Smiths Falls calling on the provincial and federal governments to collaborate and design a universal basic income program for working-age adults. In her work as Executiv...
88.1 myFM News Mar 27, 2024

Ontario Budget 2024: Here's the rundown
Ontario is projecting a $9.8-billion-dollar budget deficit for the coming fiscal year. The deficit for 2024-25 is almost double what the province projected in the fall economic update, and a return to...
Bob Perreault Mar 27, 2024 Minister Bethlenfalvy (File photo - ON Govt. Youtube)

We need more bars - Rideau Lakes wants immediate improvement to cell service in Elgin
The Township of Rideau Lakes wants to see cell service improved in Elgin and the surrounding areas. They're requesting upgrades be made by Bell Mobility to make that happen and residents and visitors ...
88.1 myFM News Mar 27, 2024

More burn bans being put in place
The Town of Carleton Place, Drummond/North Elmsley Township, Tay Valley Township, and Mississippi Mills have implemented total burn bans until further notice. This is a trend we expect to see after a ...
88.1 myFM News Mar 27, 2024

Barkley Bound: Carleton Place Jr. Canadians finish off Richmond with style
The Carleton Place Junior Canadians are headed to the Barkley Cup. They punched their ticket to to the EOJHL Championship in front of their home crowd with an exciting 2-1 overtime win over Richmond l...
Bob Perreault Mar 27, 2024

GoFundMe set up for Lanark man and daughter who lost everything in a blaze
A GoFundMe Fundraiser has been started for a north Lanark 82 year-old father Blair Baker and his adult daughter Laura, after they lost everything when their family home caught fire on the 21st. The fa...
Bob Perreault Mar 27, 2024
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